Spurs Move On To NBA Finals

Submitted by jcovington on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 5:24am

The Spurs are heading back to the NBA Finals. Boris Diaw was the surprising hero, leading the Spurs with 26 points off the bench to guide them to a 112-107 overtime win over the Thunder in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Tim Duncan scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds while Kawhi Leonard added 17 points and 11 boards. Manu Ginobili chipped in with 15 for San Antonio, which will play Game One of the NBA Finals against the Heat on Thursday. The Spurs were without Tony Parker in the second half due to his ankle injury. Russell Westbrook led the Thunder with 34 points. Kevin Durant scored 31 points and snagged 14 rebounds while Reggie Jackson added 21 points for Oklahoma City.

LOCAL WEATHER

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Washington Sophomore Guard Kyra Hardesty. Kyra scored 59 points in a game against Pacific leading the Lady Jays to an 85-80 overtime win over the Lady Indians. She shot 61% from the floor, hit 20-of-33 field goal attempts, seven of 11 beyond the arc and 12-of-15 free throws. For the season, Kyra is averaging 21.4 points, three rebounds, 3.72 assists and 2.24 steals per game.

SPORTS CORNER

Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright is feeling good after a Monday bullpen session. The 33-year-old threw 30-to-40 pitches without incident. Wainwright flew back to St. Louis last week to have an abdominal strain checked out. It will be two to three weeks before he pitches in a game.